predicate logic
Often called 'first-order logic,' 'predicate logic' expands on propositional logic by incorporating predicates and quantifiers, enabling more complex and expressive statements.
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Definition
C1Formal Logic
(technical, academic)A formal system that extends propositional logic by using predicates and quantifiers to express statements about variables.
Example
- Predicate logic allows us to express the statement 'All humans are mortal' more formally.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A branch of logic dealing with statements that include variables and predicates, which can be quantified to specify the scope of these variables.
Example
- In mathematics, predicate logic is used to formulate and prove theorems about number properties.
C1Computer Science
(technical, academic)A system used in artificial intelligence and automated theorem proving to represent and reason about knowledge involving variable properties and relationships.
Example
- Predicate logic is essential in designing algorithms for automated reasoning systems.
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